Vineyards, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vineyards: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vineyards and Collier County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Collier County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Collier County compares with Florida
Collier County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collier County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Collier County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Collier County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Collier County has recorded 1,798 truck crashes since 2015, with 811 people injured and 82 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Vineyards since 2015; patterns below come from Collier County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Vineyards is CR-846, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-41 (4), I-75 (3) and SR-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 86 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Vineyards fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to CR-846 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Collier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-846 | 5 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| 19 Place Sw | 1 |
| Bonita Grande Dr | 1 |
| CR-31 | 1 |
| CR-865 | 1 |
| CR-887 | 1 |
| CR-951 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collier County) |
|---|---|
| Immokalee Rd | 127 |
| Collier Blvd | 124 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 94 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 92 |
| Pine Ridge Rd | 71 |
| SR-29 | 65 |
| Tamiami Trl | 61 |
| Airport Pulling Rd | 60 |
Vineyards at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34109) | $92,259 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34109) | $667,756 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collier County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 79 | +9% | 5.8 |
| 2010s | 94 | +19% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 177 | +87% | 6.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 73 to 177. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vineyards
How common are truck crashes in Vineyards?
Collier County has had 1,798 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 811 people and killing 82.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vineyards?
NHTSA data shows CR-846 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vineyards since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Vineyards?
April has the most truck crashes in Collier County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vineyards?
86 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Collier County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vineyards compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Collier County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Vineyards?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.